限制潜在客户开发活动：发布咨询文件
澳大利亚国库部已发布一份关于金融产品与服务领域潜在客户开发监管与监督的咨询文件。
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助力可持续披露准备：ASIC与AASB推出免费培训工作坊
澳大利亚证券与投资委员会（ASIC）与澳大利亚会计准则委员会（AASB）宣布推出一系列免费线下工作坊，旨在协助中小企业为可持续信息披露要求做好准备。
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实务说明更新：纳入“脆弱性”考量因素
澳大利亚税务署（ATO）已更新三项实务说明，将“脆弱性”纳入企业在评估超出其控制范围情形时的参考因素之一。
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IPA 持续专业发展 (CPD) 更新
自2026年7月1日起，CPD考核周期将从三年一周期改为一年一周期。
咨询征求——征求会员反馈意见
澳洲公共会计师协会 (IPA) 目前正在就多项税务咨询事项准备提交意见书，并正就这些问题征求会员反馈。
请在相关截止日期前，将您的反馈、案例及建议发送至 ipaadvocacy@publicaccountants.org.au。
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税务从业人员理事会（TPB）制裁改革——发布立法征求意见稿
周一（4月13日），澳大利亚政府发布了关于赋予税务从业人员理事会（TPB）更强监管权力及制裁措施的立法征求意见稿。IPA将提交反馈意见。
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AASB ITC 57《AASB 2027–2031议程咨询》
IPA对澳大利亚会计准则委员会（AASB）开展2027–2031财务报告准则制定议程咨询表示认可，但对本次征求意见稿（ITC）的发布时间、内容及方法的有效性提出关注。
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质量审查计划（简称：QRP）更新
IPA已发布提醒，要求在客户信函及网站上添加PSC披露声明。
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在线代理服务（OSfA）审查
IPA欢迎就澳大利亚税务署（ATO）在线代理服务（Online Services for Agents, OSfA）审查提交意见的机会。
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IPA委托书的更新
IPA委托书模板已更新，以纳入近期税务代理变更及隐私法改革内容。请及时了解最新信息！
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自我报告义务
根据附则 2.1.2，任一会员如果破产、被指控犯有刑事罪或受到其他专业或监管机构的不利裁决，都必须以书面形式告知。点击此处了解更多信息 |
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Curbing lead generation activity: consultation paper
A consultation paper on the regulation and oversight of lead generation in relation to financial products and services has been released by the Treasury.
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Free workshops to help prepare for sustainability reporting: ASIC and AASB
ASIC and the AASB have announced free in-person workshops designed to help small and mid-size companies prepare for sustainability reporting.
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Practice statements updated to include consideration of vulnerability
The ATO has updated three Practice Statements to include consideration of vulnerability as an example of circumstances beyond an entity’s control.
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IPA CPD Update
From 1 July 2026, CPD will be moving from a three-year period to a one-year period. FAQs will be published shortly.
Consultations — provide us with your feedback as we advocate for you
We are currently seeking member feedback on a number of consultation matters, including Online Services for Agents, TPB draft guidance on the use of AI, draft PS LA on STP and MATS reporting penalties and draft LCRs on Payday Super. Please send your feedback, examples and suggestions to ipaadvocacy@publicaccountants.org.au by the relevant due date.
More information here
TPB sanctions reforms — exposure draft legislation
On Monday 13 April, the Government has released exposure draft legislation to give the Tax Practitioners Board stronger regulatory powers and sanctions. The IPA will be making a submission. Please send your feedback to ipaadvocacy@publicaccountants.org.au by this Friday 17 April 2026.
More information here
AASB ITC 57 AASB 2027-2031 Agenda Consultation
IPA appreciates the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) undertaking an agenda consultation for the 2027-2031 financial reporting standard-setting program. However, we question the timing and effectiveness of the content and approach of the ITC.
Read the submission here
Review of Online Services for Agents
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in relation to your review of the ATO’s Online Services for Agents (OSfA).
More information here
Quality Review Program (QRP) Update
The IPA has issued a reminder to include the PSC disclosure statement on your client correspondence and website.
More information here
Updated IPA Engagement Letters
IPA’s engagement letters have been updated to incorporate the recent tax agent changes and privacy law reforms. Stay up to date!
Access the engagement letters here
Self-reporting obligations
As per by-law 2.1.2, all Members are required to advise in writing if they become bankrupt, if they are charged with a criminal offence, or if they are subject to an adverse finding from another professional or regulatory body.
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Find out what’s happening and be supported in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Funding (AML/CTF) space.
AML/CTF Resource Hub for IPA Members
The AML/CTF reporting and regulatory requirements will be expanded from 1 July 2026 to include services provided by professional accountants. IPA has prepared a resource hub to assist you in assessing if you are affected and what you will need to do before 1 July 2026 to comply with the new requirements.
Access the resource hub here
New AML/CTF obligations are now in effect - what this means for your business
Australia’s new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms have now started.
More information here
AML/CTF Act Guidance - Amplification Kit
Know your privacy obligations under the AML/CTF Act. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released an updated privacy guidance to support an expanded range of businesses.
Read more about the updated OAIC guidance here
AML/CTF – will I be regulated?
AUSTRAC have written to accountants outlining their obligations under the upcoming AML/CTF regulations, which commence on 1 July 2026.
More information here
IPA-hosted AML/CTF Workshop Sessions
The IPA have brought together trainer-led AML/CTF sessions, with a variety of in-person and online options.
Check out the sessions and learn more here
Short course - Introduction to AML/CTF
This introductory course provided by Holley Nethercote Law will provide you with a broad understanding of the AML/CTF regulatory regime and the important role businesses play to support AUSTRAC to deter, detect and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. IPA members receive an exclusive promotional discount of 30% off by using the code #IPA$30AML.
Access the course here
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CGT discount for foreign residents in renewable energy assets: exposure draft
The exposure draft Bill proposes to amend the tax law to provide a 50% CGT discount to certain foreign residents for CGT events in relation to renewable energy assets.
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CSLR reform options paper released
The Treasury has released a reform options paper seeking feedback on reforms to ensure the CLSR is meeting its intended objective and remains sustainable.
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Relationship scams stakeholder kit
The National Anti-Scam Centre launched an anti-scam campaign to increase awareness of relationship scams, highlight key risk indicators, and reinforce consistent national messaging to help prevent financial harm.
More information here
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Uplift of member protections in the super system: consultation paper
The Treasury has released a consultation paper which seeks to uplift member protections in the super system following the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds.
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ASIC News
Updates from ASIC in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches.
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APRA news
Updates from APRA in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches.
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Proposed legislative amendments, Government announcements and consultations
Updates from the Government including legislation.
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